UPCOMING EVENTS
Cruising for a Brusing: Impact Play 101 with Jamie Joy
Saturday, July 5th
6:00 - 7:30 pm ET
Tickets: $20
Location: Good Vibrations 308A Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
Prepare to make an impact in this interactive intro class on spanking, floggers, paddles, and canes. From the sensual sting of a hand to the rhythmic thud of a flogger, we'll explore the art of exhilarating impact play. Learn essential techniques, safety practices, and how to create unforgettable sensations for you and your partner. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned enthusiast, join us for an empowering and inclusive experience where you will gain confidence and knowledge to make a lasting impact. This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play! Attendees receive a gift valued at over $25.
The Art of Domination & Submission with Jamie Joy
Sunday, July 6th
5:00 - 6:30 pm ET
Tickets: $20
Location: Good Vibrations 308A Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
Are you ready to step into your Dominant side and step up your kinky play? Are you looking to sink deeper into your Submissive role? This workshop will take you on a thrilling and immersive journey into the erotic world of consensual power exchange. Discover the profound intimacy and pleasure found in the trust of dominance and submission, where taking or giving up control can lead to more intense connection. Learn about all the types of Dominant and Submissive personas, elevate your communication and dirty talk skills, and gain essential tips in the areas of impact, bondage, and sensation play. Through interactive practical exercises, you will walk away empowered to create unforgettable experiences with your play partners. This space is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play! Attendees receive a gift valued at over $20.
Antique Vibrator Museum Tour with Dr. Carol Queen
Saturday, July 19th @ 3pm PT.
FREE
Location: 1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA.
The fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. See our collection of vibrators spanning the 20th century and learn all about their history with Carol Queen, PhD. The Antique Vibrator Museum is located inside our Polk Street store, so save some time to look at modern vibrators too! You can visit the museum any afternoon from 12:30-6:30pm, but to hear the full story, plan to attend one of our monthly tours.
Rope for Sex & Intimacy with Jamie Joy
Wednesday, August 13th
6:30 - 8:00 pm PT
(doors open at 6pm, shopping until 8:30pm)
Tickets: $20
Location: Good Vibrations 111 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA
This casual, hands-on workshop will cover rope bondage fundamentals to get you started, no matter your bondage goals. You’ll learn and practice two easy and versatile tying techniques, and learn about bondage tools, safety, consent, and negotiation.
We recommend bringing a 10’-15’ rope to follow along with our instructors. Rope will be available for purchase at the event.
No previous experience necessary. Attendees receive a gift valued at over $20.
Rope for Sex & Intimacy with Jamie Joy
Friday, August 15th
7:00 - 9:00 pm PT
(doors open at 6:30pm, shopping until 9:30pm)
Tickets: $20
Location: Good Vibrations 2504 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
This casual, hands-on workshop will cover rope bondage fundamentals to get you started, no matter your bondage goals. You’ll learn and practice two easy and versatile tying techniques, and learn about bondage tools, safety, consent, and negotiation.
We recommend bringing a 10’-15’ rope to follow along with our instructors. Rope will be available for purchase at the event.
No previous experience necessary. Attendees receive a gift valued at over $20.
Antique Vibrator Museum Tour with Dr. Carol Queen
Saturday, August 16 @ 3pm PT.
FREE
Location: 1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA.
The fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. See our collection of vibrators spanning the 20th century and learn all about their history with Carol Queen, PhD. The Antique Vibrator Museum is located inside our Polk Street store, so save some time to look at modern vibrators too! You can visit the museum any afternoon from 12:30-6:30pm, but to hear the full story, plan to attend one of our monthly tours.
Rope for Sex & Intimacy with Jamie Joy
Sunday, August 17th
4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
(doors open at 3:30pm, shopping until 7:00pm)
Tickets: $20
Location: Good Vibrations 1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
This casual, hands-on workshop will cover rope bondage fundamentals to get you started, no matter your bondage goals. You’ll learn and practice two easy and versatile tying techniques, and learn about bondage tools, safety, consent, and negotiation.
We recommend bringing a 10’-15’ rope to follow along with our instructors. Rope will be available for purchase at the event.
No previous experience necessary. Attendees receive a gift valued at over $20.
OTHER POPULAR WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
BACKDOOR BASICS: ANAL 101
Everyone seems extra curious when it comes to the topic of anal play. Let our educators satisfy your curiosity in a discussion about the ins and outs of pleasuring the peach!
HARNESS YOUR POWER: STRAP ON 101
Top choices for harness play, including choosing between fabric or leather harnesses, and finding the dildo that’s right for you. All genders and identities welcome.
QUEER SEX ED: FOR EVERYONE!
Sex ed workshop with an emphasis on how queer communities play differently. Discover why queer folks are more likely to reach orgasm during partner play, regardless of gender.
HOT FLASHES & HEATWAVES: SEX & MENOPAUSE
Identifying the different stages of menopause–the beginnings of perimenopause, all the way through “the change.” Discover how menopause can alter sex drive, arousal, orgasm, and more, including how “the change” often changes our sex lives for the better!
WET ASS EVERYTHING: LUBE 101
Slide through all the different kinds of lubricants available, and find out which ones are best for different types of play, and which ones might be the best for you!
ORAL SEX TIPS: BEST TIPS FOR TONGUE TEASING
Whether you’re interested in blowjobs, cunnilingus, or wanna “eat the booty like groceries,” this workshop provides all the info you need!
WANT TO BOOK US AT YOUR GROUP OR SCHOOL?
For over four decades, Good Vibes has been providing comprehensive sexual health outreach workshops (SHOW) to local universities and community organizations.
Find out more about our SHOW program.
Topics Include:
Pleasure Physiology & Toys – Our most popular workshop! This course provides a pleasure-based overview of anatomy, sexual response, and how to choose and use sex toys safely. Learn the fundamentals for understanding your own pleasure and gain the tools needed to share with potential partners. This comprehensive and fun overview is inclusive of all genders, sexualities, and body types.
Communication, Negotiation, & Consent – The key to great relationships and sex is great communication, and we’re here to get the convo started! This workshop includes an overview of what consent really means, how to express boundaries, introduce new ideas into your sex life, safewords + scene negotiation, and how to use dirty talk as a form of communication.
Sex Positivity – Sex can be an emotional or taboo topic for many of us, and we can often carry and transfer a lot of those mixed feelings or even sexual shame towards others without even realizing it. In this class we will cover developing healthy and positive attitudes toward sex and in examining our own needs as a crucial part of meeting them. We’ll address how sex-negative attitudes influence us as individuals and learn how to counter that with education and celebration of our diverse and unique experiences and identities.
Solo Play 101 – This course will go over some of the many values of masturbation. We’ll cover the anatomy of pleasure, an overview of physical & mental benefits, some tips and tricks for body exploration, debunk common masturbation myths, and embrace body positivity.
Other available courses:
- The Art of Oral
- Exploring BDSM
- Backdoor Basics: Anal 101
- G Marks the Spot: G-Spots + Squirting
- Just the Tips: Penis Play 101
- Harnessing Pleasure: Strap-on 101
- Talk Dirty to Me: Sexting + Dirty Talk
- Viva La Vulva: Clits, G-Spots, + more
Custom courses available on request. Please note that some courses may be limited to educator availability.
Populations we love working with: Women , Communities of Color , Folks with Disabilities , Seniors , Survivors of Sexual Trauma, Medical and Mental Health Professionals , Queer/Trans Folks , Sex Educators , Sex Workers , and Therapists and Service Providers .
